Californians are being advised to brace for waves reaching up to 30 feet, multiple rounds of rain and strong winds this week.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings of dangerous high surf and life-threatening currents beginning tonight in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Forecasters expect water-related dangers to become deadly on Thursday, with breaking waves as high as 30 feet possible on northwest and west-facing beaches in the Area.
Officials are asking beachgoers to stay out of the water, be mindful of the giant waves, especially on west-facing beaches, and stay away from rocks and jetties.
Forecasters expect water-related dangers to become deadly on Thursday with breaking waves as high as 30 feet possible on northwest and west-facing beaches in the Area
The NWS also warns of another round of downpours in the Area this week – from early Friday morning until Saturday midday
The NWS also warns of another round of downpours in the Area this week – from early Friday morning till Saturday midday.
The government agency warned today: ‘These high wave heights are very dangerous and will easily sweep people into the sea off rocks and jetties.
‘Never turn your back to the ocean! Stay off of coastal jetties, avoid going into and near the water, and keep your eyes on kids and pets.’
These weather patterns are expected to continue till early January.
The waves are expected to hit the coastline from 3am on Thursday until 3am on Friday.
The government agency warned today: ‘These high wave heights are very dangerous and will easily sweep people into the sea off rocks and jetties
According to the surf forecasting service Surfline, San Francisco’s Ocean Beach is forecasted to see waves as large as 35 feet
According to the surf forecasting service Surfline, San Francisco’s Ocean Beach is forecasted to see waves as large as 35 feet.
Such forecast comes after a blizzard warning was placed in effect for six states as up to eight inches of snow are expected in parts of the north and central U.S. after millions of Americans experienced a white Christmas.
Winter storm warnings were issued Tuesday for Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
‘A significant winter storm with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and potentially damaging icing continues across portions of the north-central U.S. through early Wednesday,’ stated the National Weather Service in its forecast.
Blowing snow in the Great Plains has compelled crews to scramble to clear treacherous roads during the past holiday weekend and Christmas.
‘Travel could become nearly impossible along the I-80 and I-90 corridors into Tuesday as a storm unleashes intense snow and howling winds across the Plains,’ said Courtney Travis, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.